Ikechukwu Ugwu

(he/him)

PMHNP, 3 years of experience
Solution oriented
Direct
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and I received my Master's from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am trained to provide holistic care and help people with various mental challenges. I will take time to listen and understand your challenges/problems in a nonjudgmental manner. After a completed detailed initial assessment, together, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality are respected, utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I know that reaching out for help may not always be easy, but please reach out to me with a brief description of your treatment goals. After a detailed initial assessment, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked in mental healthcare for the past five years, with extensive healthcare experience, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, ensuring patient safety in various settings.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I offer medication management and psychotherapy. I have many years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, and this has shaped me to continue advocating for patients, I love working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older patients.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

ADHD

Bipolar Disorder

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mental well-being is a cornerstone of health, and effective interventions are necessary to alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the regulation of stress, depression, and anxiety. CBT has shown significant positive outcomes for stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. CBT-related interventions have been found to result in more substantial decreases in depression

, 39 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

December 2, 2025

Great listener. Really focuses on what your situation is.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Ikechukwu

November 4, 2025

I felt the warmth when introduced himself concerned about my mental health and direct on how to overcome my anxiety or short breath step by step , overall He was open minded to listen to my issues , I was comfortable enough to talk about my thoughts & feelings

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Ikechukwu

July 22, 2025

Very understanding and helpful with empathy to my current conditions.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Ikechukwu